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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 695.46 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 695.46 and 171.20 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 695.46 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/695.46 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 695.46 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 119,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,062.75/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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