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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 695.77 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 695.77 and 178.51 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 695.77 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/695.77 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 695.77 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 124,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,201.01/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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