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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 696.30 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 696.30 and 171.59 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 696.30 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/696.30 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 696.30 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 119,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,473.99/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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