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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.78, 694.20 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.78, 694.20 and 174.14 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.78 : 694.20 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.78/694.20 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.78x = 694.20 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.78x = 120,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,887.99/462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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