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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.09, 700.77 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.09, 700.77 and 174.74 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.09 : 700.77 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.09/700.77 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.09x = 700.77 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.09x = 122,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,449.05/467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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