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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 698.32 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 698.32 and 176.78 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 698.32 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/698.32 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 698.32 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 123,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,449.01/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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