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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 694.41 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 694.41 and 174.39 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 694.41 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/694.41 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 694.41 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 121,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,098.16/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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