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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 693.83 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 693.83 and 170.09 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 693.83 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/693.83 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 693.83 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 118,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,013.54/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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