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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 701.46 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 701.46 and 179.01 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 701.46 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/701.46 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 701.46 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 125,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,568.35/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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