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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 692.89 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 692.89 and 173.32 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 692.89 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/692.89 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 692.89 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 120,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,091.69/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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