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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 695.32 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 695.32 and 171.18 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 695.32 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/695.32 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 695.32 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 119,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,024.45/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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