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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 696.10 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 696.10 and 175.52 is: 263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 696.10 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/696.10 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 696.10 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 122,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,175.55/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.26

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