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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 691.58 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 691.58 and 172.52 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 691.58 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/691.58 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 691.58 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 119,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,311.38/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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