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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.90, 693.92 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.90, 693.92 and 174.54 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.90 : 693.92 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.90/693.92 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.90x = 693.92 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.90x = 121,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,116.80/462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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