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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.38 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.38 and 172.56 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.38 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.38 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.38 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 119,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,304.53/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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