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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 692.15 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 692.15 and 173.01 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 692.15 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/692.15 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 692.15 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 119,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,748.01/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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