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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 700.43 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 700.43 and 178.50 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 700.43 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/700.43 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 700.43 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 125,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,025.86/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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