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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 695.98 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 695.98 and 175.51 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 695.98 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/695.98 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 695.98 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 122,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,151.45/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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