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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 691.32 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 691.32 and 172.25 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 691.32 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/691.32 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 691.32 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 119,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,079.87/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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