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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 693.38 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 693.38 and 173.63 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 693.38 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/693.38 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 693.38 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 120,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,388.54/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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