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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.71, 692.25 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.71, 692.25 and 173.08 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.71 : 692.25 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.71/692.25 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.71x = 692.25 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.71x = 119,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,814.63/461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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