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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 700.18 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 700.18 and 178.32 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 700.18 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/700.18 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 700.18 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 124,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,856.10/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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