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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.25, 701.99 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.25, 701.99 and 175.70 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.25 : 701.99 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.25/701.99 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.25x = 701.99 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.25x = 123,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338.76/468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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