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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 698.41 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 698.41 and 173.13 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 698.41 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/698.41 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 698.41 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 120,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,914.86/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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