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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 693.12 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 693.12 and 173.58 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 693.12 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/693.12 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 693.12 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 120,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,311.77/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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