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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 702.76 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 702.76 and 176.02 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 702.76 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/702.76 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 702.76 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 123,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,699.38/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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