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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.14, 693.24 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.14, 693.24 and 173.54 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.14 : 693.24 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.14/693.24 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.14x = 693.24 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.14x = 120,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,304.87/462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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