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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.20, 702.12 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.20, 702.12 and 179.48 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.20 : 702.12 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.20/702.12 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.20x = 702.12 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.20x = 126,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,016.50/468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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