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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 702.83 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 702.83 and 176.10 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 702.83 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/702.83 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 702.83 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 123,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,770.94/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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