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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 701.01 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 701.01 and 174.90 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 701.01 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/701.01 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 701.01 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 122,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,606.65/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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