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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 693.53 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 693.53 and 173.75 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 693.53 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/693.53 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 693.53 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 120,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,499.97/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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