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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 693.58 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 693.58 and 115.72 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 693.58 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/693.58 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 693.58 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 80,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,262.81/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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