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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 692.93 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 692.93 and 173.19 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 692.93 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/692.93 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 692.93 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 120,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,008.55/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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