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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 694.51 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 694.51 and 174.38 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 694.51 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/694.51 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 694.51 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 121,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,104.75/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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