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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 702.18 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 702.18 and 179.64 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 702.18 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/702.18 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 702.18 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 126,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,139.62/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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