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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 693.10 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 693.10 and 173.50 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 693.10 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/693.10 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 693.10 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 120,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,252.85/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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