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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 695.64 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 695.64 and 175.12 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 695.64 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/695.64 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 695.64 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 121,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,820.48/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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