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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 692.78 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 692.78 and 173.25 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 692.78 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/692.78 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 692.78 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 120,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,023.27/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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