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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 693.94 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 693.94 and 170.36 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 693.94 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/693.94 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 693.94 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 118,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,219.62/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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