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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 694.49 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 694.49 and 174.51 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 694.49 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/694.49 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 694.49 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 121,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,194.58/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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