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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 702.22 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 702.22 and 171.79 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 702.22 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/702.22 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 702.22 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 120,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,634.37/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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