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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.14, 695.80 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.14, 695.80 and 175.51 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.14 : 695.80 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.14/695.80 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.14x = 695.80 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.14x = 122,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,119.86/464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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