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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 701.40 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 701.40 and 179.14 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 701.40 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/701.40 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 701.40 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 125,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,648.80/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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