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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 700.64 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 700.64 and 178.80 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 700.64 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/700.64 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 700.64 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 125,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,274.43/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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