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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 691.28 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 691.28 and 172.38 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 691.28 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/691.28 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 691.28 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 119,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,162.85/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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