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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.73, 692.58 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.73, 692.58 and 173.16 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.73 : 692.58 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.73/692.58 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.73x = 692.58 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.73x = 119,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,927.15/461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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