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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.58, 698.52 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.58, 698.52 and 173.24 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.58 : 698.52 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.58/698.52 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.58x = 698.52 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.58x = 121,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,011.38/465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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