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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.48 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.48 and 173.66 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.48 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.48 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.48 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 120,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,429.74/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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