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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.75, 700.13 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.75, 700.13 and 178.39 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.75 : 700.13 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.75/700.13 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.75x = 700.13 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.75x = 124,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,896.19/466.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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