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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 697.98 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 697.98 and 176.78 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 697.98 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/697.98 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 697.98 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 123,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,388.90/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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