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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.91, 694.35 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.91, 694.35 and 116.25 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.91 : 694.35 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.91/694.35 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.91x = 694.35 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.91x = 80,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,716.67/462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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