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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 693.90 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 693.90 and 170.07 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 693.90 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/693.90 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 693.90 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 118,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,011.57/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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