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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 697.07 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 697.07 and 172.23 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 697.07 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/697.07 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 697.07 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 120,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,054.18/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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