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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.20 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.20 and 178.32 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.20 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.20 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.20 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 124,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,859.66/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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