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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 700.89 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 700.89 and 174.79 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 700.89 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/700.89 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 700.89 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 122,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,508.56/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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