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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 691.26 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 691.26 and 172.12 is: 258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 691.26 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/691.26 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 691.26 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 118,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,979.67/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.18

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