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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 701.13 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 701.13 and 174.97 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 701.13 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/701.13 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 701.13 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 122,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,679.78/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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