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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 694.92 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 694.92 and 174.82 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 694.92 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/694.92 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 694.92 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 121,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,485.91/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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