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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 691.44 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 691.44 and 172.28 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 691.44 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/691.44 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 691.44 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 119,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,121.28/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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