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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 697.38 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 697.38 and 172.51 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 697.38 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/697.38 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 697.38 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 120,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,305.02/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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