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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.50 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.50 and 176.40 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.50 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.50 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.50 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 123,039
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,039/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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