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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.06, 694.83 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.06, 694.83 and 174.58 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.06 : 694.83 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.06/694.83 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.06x = 694.83 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.06x = 121,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,303.42/463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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