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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 701.73 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 701.73 and 175.28 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 701.73 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/701.73 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 701.73 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 122,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,995.07/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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