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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.51, 702.93 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.51, 702.93 and 180.15 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.51 : 702.93 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.51/702.93 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.51x = 702.93 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.51x = 126,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,632.84/468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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