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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 698.17 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 698.17 and 176.88 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 698.17 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/698.17 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 698.17 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 123,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,491.87/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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