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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 701.56 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 701.56 and 179.17 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 701.56 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/701.56 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 701.56 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 125,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,698.51/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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