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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.89, 697.36 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.89, 697.36 and 176.17 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.89 : 697.36 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.89/697.36 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.89x = 697.36 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.89x = 122,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,853.03/464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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