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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 692.88 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 692.88 and 173.20 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 692.88 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/692.88 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 692.88 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 120,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,006.82/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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