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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 694.44 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 694.44 and 170.51 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 694.44 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/694.44 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 694.44 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 118,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,405.49/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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