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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.02 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.02 and 172.26 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.02 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.02 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.02 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 119,035.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,035.11/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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