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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.07, 695.49 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.07, 695.49 and 171.30 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.07 : 695.49 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.07/695.49 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.07x = 695.49 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.07x = 119,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,137.44/464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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