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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 695.86 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 695.86 and 171.50 is: 257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 695.86 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/695.86 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 695.86 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 119,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,339.99/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.09

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