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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.95, 693.16 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.95, 693.16 and 173.39 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.95 : 693.16 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.95/693.16 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.95x = 693.16 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.95x = 120,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,187.01/461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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