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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 692.71 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 692.71 and 173.31 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 692.71 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/692.71 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 692.71 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 120,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,053.57/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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