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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 697.77 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 697.77 and 176.58 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 697.77 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/697.77 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 697.77 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 123,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,212.23/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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