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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 691.62 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 691.62 and 172.60 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 691.62 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/691.62 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 691.62 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 119,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,373.61/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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