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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 695.04 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 695.04 and 170.88 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 695.04 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/695.04 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 695.04 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 118,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,768.44/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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