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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.46, 699.68 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.46, 699.68 and 115.06 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.46 : 699.68 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.46/699.68 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.46x = 699.68 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.46x = 80,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,505.18/466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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