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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.19, 699.31 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.19, 699.31 and 173.76 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.19 : 699.31 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.19/699.31 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.19x = 699.31 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.19x = 121,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,512.66/466.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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