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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 700.50 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 700.50 and 174.44 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 700.50 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/700.50 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 700.50 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 122,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,192.70/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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