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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 695.81 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 695.81 and 171.59 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 695.81 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/695.81 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 695.81 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 119,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,396.21/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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