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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 692.72 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 692.72 and 173.15 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 692.72 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/692.72 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 692.72 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 119,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,943.60/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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