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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 701.81 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 701.81 and 179.38 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 701.81 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/701.81 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 701.81 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 125,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,888.70/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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