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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.35, 702.46 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.35, 702.46 and 179.75 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.35 : 702.46 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.35/702.46 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.35x = 702.46 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.35x = 126,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,267.19/468.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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