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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.68 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.68 and 176.52 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.68 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.68 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.68 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 123,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,154.47/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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