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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 701.88 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 701.88 and 175.36 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 701.88 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/701.88 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 701.88 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 123,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,081.68/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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