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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 700.30 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 700.30 and 174.41 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.30 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.30 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.30 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 122,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,139.32/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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