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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 696.78 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 696.78 and 171.96 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 696.78 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/696.78 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 696.78 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 119,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,818.29/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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