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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 700.56 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 700.56 and 178.47 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 700.56 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/700.56 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 700.56 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 125,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,028.94/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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