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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 702.02 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 702.02 and 175.43 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 702.02 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/702.02 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 702.02 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 123,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,157.56/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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