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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 701.14 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 701.14 and 175.07 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 701.14 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/701.14 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 701.14 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 122,745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,745.07/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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