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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 699.90 and 177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 699.90 and 177.97 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 699.90 = 177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/699.90 = 177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 699.90 × 177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 124,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,561.20/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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