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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.70 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.70 and 174.74 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.70 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.70 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.70 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 122,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,439.22/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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