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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 692.74 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 692.74 and 173.08 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 692.74 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/692.74 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 692.74 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 119,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,899.44/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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