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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 693.15 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 693.15 and 173.52 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 693.15 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/693.15 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 693.15 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 120,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,275.39/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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