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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699.08 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699.08 and 173.56 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699.08 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699.08 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699.08 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 121,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,332.32/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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