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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.09, 694.65 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.09, 694.65 and 174.50 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.09 : 694.65 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.09/694.65 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.09x = 694.65 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.09x = 121,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,216.43/463.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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