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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 699.94 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 699.94 and 174.34 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 699.94 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/699.94 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 699.94 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 122,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,027.54/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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