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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.69, 701.53 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.69, 701.53 and 179.19 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.69 : 701.53 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.69/701.53 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.69x = 701.53 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.69x = 125,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,706.71/467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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