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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.33, 700.76 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.33, 700.76 and 174.82 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.33 : 700.76 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.33/700.76 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.33x = 700.76 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.33x = 122,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,506.86/467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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