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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 695.86 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 695.86 and 171.41 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 695.86 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/695.86 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 695.86 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 119,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,278.67/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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