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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.61, 694.02 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.61, 694.02 and 174.05 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.61 : 694.02 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.61/694.02 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.61x = 694.02 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.61x = 120,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,791.58/462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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