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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.11, 702.42 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.11, 702.42 and 175.82 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.11 : 702.42 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.11/702.42 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.11x = 702.42 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.11x = 123,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,495.97/468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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