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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 697.10 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 697.10 and 172.13 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 697.10 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/697.10 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 697.10 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 119,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,987.48/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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