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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.64 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.64 and 172.50 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.64 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.64 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.64 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 119,307.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,307.04/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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