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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 698.93 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 698.93 and 177.19 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 698.93 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/698.93 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 698.93 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 123,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,841.44/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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