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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 700.74 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 700.74 and 178.68 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 700.74 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/700.74 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 700.74 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 125,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,208.22/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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