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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 695.80 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 695.80 and 171.31 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 695.80 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/695.80 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 695.80 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 119,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,195.33/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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