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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 701.28 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 701.28 and 179 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 701.28 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/701.28 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 701.28 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 125,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,529.12/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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