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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.19, 702.28 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.19, 702.28 and 179.69 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.19 : 702.28 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.19/702.28 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.19x = 702.28 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.19x = 126,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,192.69/468.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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