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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.71, 701.14 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.71, 701.14 and 175.01 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.71 : 701.14 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.71/701.14 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.71x = 701.14 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.71x = 122,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,705.64/467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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