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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 698.28 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 698.28 and 176.88 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 698.28 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/698.28 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 698.28 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 123,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511.77/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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