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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 700.44 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 700.44 and 174.56 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 700.44 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/700.44 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 700.44 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 122,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,265.30/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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