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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.14, 696.18 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.14, 696.18 and 175.54 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.14 : 696.18 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.14/696.18 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.14x = 696.18 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.14x = 122,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,207.44/464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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