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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 692.56 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 692.56 and 172.94 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 692.56 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/692.56 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 692.56 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 119,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,771.33/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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