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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 699.93 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 699.93 and 178.13 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 699.93 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/699.93 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 699.93 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 124,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,675.03/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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