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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 694.71 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 694.71 and 174.42 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 694.71 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/694.71 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 694.71 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 121,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,171.32/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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