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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 701.58 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 701.58 and 179.32 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 701.58 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/701.58 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 701.58 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 125,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,807.33/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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