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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 700.98 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 700.98 and 178.92 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 700.98 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/700.98 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 700.98 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 125,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,419.34/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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