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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.80, 699.84 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.80, 699.84 and 178.44 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.80 : 699.84 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.80/699.84 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.80x = 699.84 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.80x = 124,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,879.45/466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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