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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 694.08 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 694.08 and 174.08 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 694.08 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/694.08 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 694.08 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 120,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,825.45/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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