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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 693.81 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 693.81 and 174.05 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 693.81 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/693.81 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 693.81 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 120,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,754.16/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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