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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 693.20 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 693.20 and 173.50 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 693.20 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/693.20 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 693.20 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 120,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,269.33/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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