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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 695.16 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 695.16 and 174.89 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 695.16 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/695.16 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 695.16 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 121,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,576.53/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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