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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 702.01 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 702.01 and 179.38 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 702.01 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/702.01 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 702.01 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 125,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,926.55/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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