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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 700.52 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 700.52 and 174.53 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 700.52 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/700.52 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 700.52 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 122,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,257.38/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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