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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692.47 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692.47 and 173.10 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 692.47 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/692.47 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 692.47 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 119,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,868.40/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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