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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.41, 702.58 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.41, 702.58 and 183.16 is: 274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.41 : 702.58 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.41/702.58 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.41x = 702.58 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.41x = 128,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,684.55/468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.73

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