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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 701.07 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 701.07 and 174.80 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 701.07 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/701.07 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 701.07 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 122,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,547.04/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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