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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 698.88 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 698.88 and 173.51 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 698.88 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/698.88 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 698.88 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 121,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,262.67/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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