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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 692.16 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 692.16 and 172.68 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 692.16 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/692.16 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 692.16 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 119,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,522.19/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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