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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 701.48 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 701.48 and 179.09 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 701.48 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/701.48 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 701.48 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 125,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,623.65/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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