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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 697.98 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 697.98 and 172.94 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 697.98 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/697.98 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 697.98 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 120,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,708.66/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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