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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 700.02 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 700.02 and 174.27 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 700.02 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/700.02 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 700.02 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 121,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,992.49/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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