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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 691.33 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 691.33 and 172.25 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 691.33 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/691.33 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 691.33 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 119,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,080.73/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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