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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 697.79 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 697.79 and 176.64 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 697.79 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/697.79 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 697.79 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 123,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,256.74/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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