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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.86 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.86 and 177.40 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.86 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.86 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.86 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 123,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,977.76/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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