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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 697.77 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 697.77 and 172.74 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 697.77 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/697.77 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 697.77 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 120,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,532.79/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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