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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 694.31 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 694.31 and 174.11 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 694.31 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/694.31 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 694.31 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 120,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,886.31/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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