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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 694.64 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 694.64 and 174.56 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 694.64 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/694.64 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 694.64 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 121,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,256.36/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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