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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.83, 696.84 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.83, 696.84 and 176.20 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.83 : 696.84 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.83/696.84 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.83x = 696.84 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.83x = 122,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,780.81/464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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