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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 691.01 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 691.01 and 172 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 691.01 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/691.01 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 691.01 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 118,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,853.72/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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