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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.33, 697.75 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.33, 697.75 and 172.85 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.33 : 697.75 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.33/697.75 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.33x = 697.75 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.33x = 120,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,608.29/465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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