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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 693.22 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 693.22 and 173.40 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 693.22 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/693.22 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 693.22 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 120,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,204.35/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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