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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 702.67 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 702.67 and 179.86 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 702.67 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/702.67 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 702.67 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 126,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,381.34/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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