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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 696.27 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 696.27 and 171.70 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 696.27 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/696.27 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 696.27 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 119,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,549.56/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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