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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 693.96 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 693.96 and 174.20 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 693.96 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/693.96 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 693.96 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 120,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,887.83/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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