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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 264.93 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 264.93 and 46.62 is: 69.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 264.93 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/264.93 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 264.93 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 12,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351.04/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.93

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