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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 694.80 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 694.80 and 170.63 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 694.80 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/694.80 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 694.80 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 118,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,550.25/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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