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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 692.08 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 692.08 and 172.76 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 692.08 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/692.08 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 692.08 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 119,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,563.74/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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