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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 691.80 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 691.80 and 172.56 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 691.80 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/691.80 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 691.80 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 119,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,377.01/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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