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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.45, 696.67 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.45, 696.67 and 171.99 is: 257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.45 : 696.67 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.45/696.67 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.45x = 696.67 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.45x = 119,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,819.84/464.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.99

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