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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.96, 691.54 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.96, 691.54 and 172.44 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.96 : 691.54 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.96/691.54 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.96x = 691.54 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.96x = 119,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,249.16/460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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