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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.27, 691.76 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.27, 691.76 and 172.64 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.27 : 691.76 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.27/691.76 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.27x = 691.76 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.27x = 119,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,422.42/461.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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