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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.44 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.44 and 178.60 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.44 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.44 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.44 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 125,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,098.58/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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