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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.49, 702.99 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.49, 702.99 and 176.19 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.49 : 702.99 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.49/702.99 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.49x = 702.99 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.49x = 123,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,859.81/468.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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