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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 693.21 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 693.21 and 173.70 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 693.21 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/693.21 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 693.21 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 120,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,410.58/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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