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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 695.70 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 695.70 and 171.18 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 695.70 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/695.70 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 695.70 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 119,089.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,089.93/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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