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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 701.84 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 701.84 and 175.48 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 701.84 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/701.84 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 701.84 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 123,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,158.88/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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