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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 700.67 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 700.67 and 179.02 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 700.67 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/700.67 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 700.67 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 125,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,433.94/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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