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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 700.04 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 700.04 and 178.07 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 700.04 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/700.04 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 700.04 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 124,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,652.62/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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