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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 702 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 702 and 175.40 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 702 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/702 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 702 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 123,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,130.80/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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