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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 692.56 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 692.56 and 173.26 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 692.56 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/692.56 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 692.56 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 119,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,992.95/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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