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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.79, 694.37 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.79, 694.37 and 174.25 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.79 : 694.37 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.79/694.37 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.79x = 694.37 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.79x = 120,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,993.97/462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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