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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 702.14 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 702.14 and 175.64 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 702.14 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/702.14 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 702.14 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 123,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,319.48/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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