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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 693.70 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 693.70 and 173.76 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 693.70 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/693.70 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 693.70 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 120,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,537.31/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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