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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 698.06 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 698.06 and 172.65 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 698.06 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/698.06 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 698.06 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 120,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,518.10/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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