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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 700.26 and 178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 700.26 and 178.23 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 700.26 = 178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/700.26 = 178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 700.26 × 178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 124,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,807.34/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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