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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 698.04 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 698.04 and 172.82 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 698.04 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/698.04 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 698.04 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 120,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,635.27/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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