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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 701.49 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 701.49 and 178.86 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 701.49 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/701.49 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 701.49 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 125,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,468.50/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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