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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702.57 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702.57 and 179.72 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 702.57 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/702.57 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 702.57 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 126,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,265.68/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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