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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.10, 693.08 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.10, 693.08 and 173.50 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.10 : 693.08 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.10/693.08 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.10x = 693.08 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.10x = 120,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,249.38/462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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