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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 699.90 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 699.90 and 178.14 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 699.90 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/699.90 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 699.90 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 124,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,680.19/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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