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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 697.80 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 697.80 and 176.86 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 697.80 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/697.80 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 697.80 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 123,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,412.91/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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