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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.57, 701.12 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.57, 701.12 and 175.10 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.57 : 701.12 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.57/701.12 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.57x = 701.12 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.57x = 122,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,763.04/467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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