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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 694.95 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 694.95 and 170.60 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 694.95 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/694.95 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 694.95 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 118,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,557.17/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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