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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696.16 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696.16 and 171.65 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696.16 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696.16 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696.16 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 119,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,497.60/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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