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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 694.89 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 694.89 and 174.87 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 694.89 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/694.89 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 694.89 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 121,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,515.41/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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