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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.15 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.15 and 173.15 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.15 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.15 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.15 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 120,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,888.16/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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