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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 700.98 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 700.98 and 178.52 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 700.98 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/700.98 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 700.98 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 125,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,138.95/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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