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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.31, 693.05 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.31, 693.05 and 173.55 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.31 : 693.05 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.31/693.05 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.31x = 693.05 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.31x = 120,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,278.83/462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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