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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 943.50 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 943.50 and 173 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 943.50 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/943.50 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 943.50 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 163,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,225.50/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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