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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 691.05 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 691.05 and 172.28 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 691.05 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/691.05 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 691.05 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 119,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,054.09/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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