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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 700.53 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 700.53 and 178.19 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 700.53 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/700.53 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 700.53 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 124,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,827.44/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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