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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 694.63 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 694.63 and 170.61 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 694.63 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/694.63 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 694.63 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 118,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,507.47/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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