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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 702 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 702 and 179.41 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 702 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/702 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 702 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 125,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,945.82/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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