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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 700.54 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 700.54 and 174.46 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 700.54 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/700.54 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 700.54 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 122,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,216.21/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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