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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.88, 694.32 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.88, 694.32 and 174.34 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.88 : 694.32 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.88/694.32 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.88x = 694.32 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.88x = 121,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,047.75/462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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