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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.32 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.32 and 173.08 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.32 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.32 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.32 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 119,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,826.75/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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