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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.59, 692.50 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.59, 692.50 and 173.03 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.59 : 692.50 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.59/692.50 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.59x = 692.50 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.59x = 119,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,822.41/461.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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