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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 699.01 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 699.01 and 177.93 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 699.01 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/699.01 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 699.01 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 124,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,373.96/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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