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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 697.82 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 697.82 and 176.63 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 697.82 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/697.82 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 697.82 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 123,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,251.57/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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