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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 692.31 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 692.31 and 173 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 692.31 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/692.31 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 692.31 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 119,769.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,769.63/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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