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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 700.34 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 700.34 and 178.12 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 700.34 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/700.34 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 700.34 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 124,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,744.56/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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