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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 697.58 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 697.58 and 172.56 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 697.58 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/697.58 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 697.58 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 120,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,374.40/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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