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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.55, 702.71 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.55, 702.71 and 176.04 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.55 : 702.71 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.55/702.71 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.55x = 702.71 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.55x = 123,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,701.55/468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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