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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 701.82 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 701.82 and 175.24 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 701.82 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/701.82 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 701.82 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 122,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,986.94/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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