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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 697.89 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 697.89 and 172.80 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 697.89 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/697.89 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 697.89 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 120,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,595.39/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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