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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 698.81 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 698.81 and 177.39 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 698.81 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/698.81 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 698.81 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 123,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,961.02/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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