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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.72 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.72 and 174.56 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.72 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.72 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.72 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 121,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,270.32/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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