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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.05, 700.33 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.05, 700.33 and 174.54 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.05 : 700.33 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.05/700.33 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.05x = 700.33 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.05x = 122,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,231.22/467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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