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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 696.10 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 696.10 and 171.53 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 696.10 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/696.10 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 696.10 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 119,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,398.12/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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