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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 699.77 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 699.77 and 174.16 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 699.77 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/699.77 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 699.77 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 121,869.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869.32/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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