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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 698.49 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 698.49 and 173.18 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 698.49 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/698.49 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 698.49 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 120,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,961.01/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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