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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 694.97 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 694.97 and 170.84 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 694.97 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/694.97 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 694.97 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 118,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,727.36/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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