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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 697.71 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 697.71 and 176.51 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 697.71 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/697.71 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 697.71 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 123,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,152.79/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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