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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.47, 693.81 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.47, 693.81 and 173.91 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.47 : 693.81 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.47/693.81 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.47x = 693.81 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.47x = 120,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,660.50/462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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