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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.71, 692.35 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.71, 692.35 and 172.95 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.71 : 692.35 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.71/692.35 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.71x = 692.35 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.71x = 119,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,741.93/461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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