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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.09, 699.10 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.09, 699.10 and 177.53 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.09 : 699.10 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.09/699.10 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.09x = 699.10 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.09x = 124,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,107.28/466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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