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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.50, 701.25 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.50, 701.25 and 178.95 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.50 : 701.25 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.50/701.25 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.50x = 701.25 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.50x = 125,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,485.18/467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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