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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 694.21 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 694.21 and 170.33 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 694.21 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/694.21 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 694.21 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 118,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,244.36/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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