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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.07, 696.99 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.07, 696.99 and 172.30 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.07 : 696.99 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.07/696.99 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.07x = 696.99 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.07x = 120,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,091.38/465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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