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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.11, 700.46 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.11, 700.46 and 174.50 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.11 : 700.46 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.11/700.46 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.11x = 700.46 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.11x = 122,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,225.90/467.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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