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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 265.28 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 265.28 and 46.86 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 265.28 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/265.28 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 265.28 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 12,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429.69/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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