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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 695.12 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 695.12 and 174.76 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 695.12 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/695.12 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 695.12 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 121,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,479.17/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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