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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 693.21 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 693.21 and 173.38 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 693.21 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/693.21 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 693.21 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 120,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,185.28/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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