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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.45, 694.54 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.45, 694.54 and 170.67 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.45 : 694.54 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.45/694.54 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.45x = 694.54 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.45x = 118,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,537.14/463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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