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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 696.21 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 696.21 and 171.70 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 696.21 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/696.21 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 696.21 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 119,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,539.26/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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