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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.55 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.55 and 174.38 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.55 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.55 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.55 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 121,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,112.59/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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