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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.32, 698.94 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.32, 698.94 and 173.72 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.32 : 698.94 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.32/698.94 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.32x = 698.94 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.32x = 121,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,416.36/466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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