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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 701.37 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 701.37 and 175.14 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 701.37 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/701.37 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 701.37 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 122,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,837.94/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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