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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 700.32 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 700.32 and 178.40 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 700.32 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/700.32 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 700.32 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 124,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,937.09/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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