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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.52 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.52 and 178.31 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.52 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.52 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.52 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 124,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,905.33/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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