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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 701.84 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 701.84 and 175.55 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 701.84 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/701.84 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 701.84 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 123,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,204.94/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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