Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 703.60 and 172.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 469.12, 703.60 and 172.57 is: 258.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469.12 : 703.60 = 172.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469.12/703.60 = 172.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469.12x = 703.60 × 172.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469.12x = 121,419.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,419.38/469.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258.82
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