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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690.76 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690.76 and 172 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 690.76 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/690.76 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 690.76 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 118,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,810.72/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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