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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 698.94 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 698.94 and 177.42 is: 266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 698.94 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/698.94 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 698.94 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 124,005.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,005.93/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.08

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