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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.55, 701.49 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.55, 701.49 and 175.14 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.55 : 701.49 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.55/701.49 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.55x = 701.49 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.55x = 122,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858.96/467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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