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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.56, 703.12 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.56, 703.12 and 176.02 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.56 : 703.12 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.56/703.12 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.56x = 703.12 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.56x = 123,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,763.18/468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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