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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.57, 693.77 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.57, 693.77 and 173.81 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.57 : 693.77 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.57/693.77 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.57x = 693.77 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.57x = 120,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,579.83/462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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