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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 698.88 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 698.88 and 177.48 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 698.88 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/698.88 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 698.88 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 124,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,037.22/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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