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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.69, 701.09 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.69, 701.09 and 175.12 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.69 : 701.09 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.69/701.09 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.69x = 701.09 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.69x = 122,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,773.57/467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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