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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 697.30 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 697.30 and 172.41 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 697.30 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/697.30 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 697.30 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 120,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,221.49/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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