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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 469.88 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 469.88 and 172.61 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 469.88 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/469.88 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 469.88 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 81,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,105.18/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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