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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 698.82 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 698.82 and 177.54 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 698.82 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/698.82 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 698.82 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 124,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,068.50/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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