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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.29, 692.12 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.29, 692.12 and 172.75 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.29 : 692.12 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.29/692.12 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.29x = 692.12 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.29x = 119,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,563.73/461.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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