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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 692.31 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 692.31 and 173.01 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 692.31 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/692.31 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 692.31 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 119,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,776.55/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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