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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 694.17 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 694.17 and 170.34 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 694.17 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/694.17 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 694.17 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 118,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,244.92/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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