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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 701.82 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 701.82 and 179.25 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 701.82 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/701.82 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 701.82 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 125,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,801.24/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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