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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 697.79 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 697.79 and 177.11 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 697.79 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/697.79 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 697.79 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 123,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,585.59/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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