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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 693.37 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 693.37 and 173.75 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 693.37 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/693.37 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 693.37 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 120,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,472.17/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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