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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 699.12 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 699.12 and 177.52 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 699.12 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/699.12 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 699.12 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 124,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,107.78/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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