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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 696.96 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 696.96 and 175.92 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 696.96 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/696.96 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 696.96 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 122,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,609.20/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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