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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 691.59 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 691.59 and 172.50 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 691.59 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/691.59 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 691.59 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 119,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,299.28/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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