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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.93 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.93 and 171.39 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.93 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.93 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.93 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 119,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,274.59/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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