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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 695.33 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 695.33 and 171.09 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 695.33 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/695.33 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 695.33 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 118,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,964.01/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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