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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 698.18 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 698.18 and 114.06 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 698.18 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/698.18 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 698.18 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 79,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,634.41/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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