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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 701.34 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 701.34 and 179.48 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 701.34 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/701.34 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 701.34 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 125,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,876.50/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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