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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 700.83 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 700.83 and 178.45 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.83 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.83 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.83 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 125,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,064.80/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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