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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.09, 916.53 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.09, 916.53 and 172.30 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.09 : 916.53 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.09/916.53 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.09x = 916.53 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.09x = 157,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,918.12/611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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