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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.74 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.74 and 172.68 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.74 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.74 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.74 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 119,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,449.66/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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