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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.14, 700.54 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.14, 700.54 and 174.57 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.14 : 700.54 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.14/700.54 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.14x = 700.54 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.14x = 122,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,293.27/467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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