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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 698.63 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 698.63 and 177.39 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 698.63 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/698.63 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 698.63 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 123,929.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,929.09/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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