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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 696.33 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 696.33 and 175.62 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 696.33 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/696.33 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 696.33 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 122,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,289.47/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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