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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.23, 694.83 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.23, 694.83 and 174.66 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.23 : 694.83 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.23/694.83 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.23x = 694.83 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.23x = 121,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,359.01/463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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