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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.32, 699.14 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.32, 699.14 and 177.52 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.32 : 699.14 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.32/699.14 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.32x = 699.14 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.32x = 124,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,111.33/466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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