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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 683.57 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 683.57 and 174.24 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 683.57 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/683.57 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 683.57 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 119,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,105.67/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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