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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 696.82 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 696.82 and 175.94 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 696.82 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/696.82 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 696.82 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 122,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,598.51/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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