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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.47 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.47 and 178.44 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.47 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.47 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.47 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 124,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,991.87/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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