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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.78, 694.22 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.78, 694.22 and 174.15 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.78 : 694.22 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.78/694.22 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.78x = 694.22 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.78x = 120,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,898.41/462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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