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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.46, 693.97 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.46, 693.97 and 174.10 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.46 : 693.97 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.46/693.97 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.46x = 693.97 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.46x = 120,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,820.18/462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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