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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 698.34 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 698.34 and 176.96 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 698.34 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/698.34 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 698.34 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 123,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,578.25/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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