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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.37, 696.48 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.37, 696.48 and 171.86 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.37 : 696.48 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.37/696.48 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.37x = 696.48 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.37x = 119,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,697.05/464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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