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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.23, 701.71 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.23, 701.71 and 179.51 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.23 : 701.71 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.23/701.71 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.23x = 701.71 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.23x = 125,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,963.96/468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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