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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 695.01 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 695.01 and 174.57 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 695.01 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/695.01 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 695.01 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 121,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,327.90/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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