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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 702.34 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 702.34 and 179.63 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 702.34 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/702.34 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 702.34 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 126,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,161.33/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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