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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 701.53 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 701.53 and 175.20 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 701.53 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/701.53 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 701.53 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 122,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904.99/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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