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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.57, 702.72 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.57, 702.72 and 176.04 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.57 : 702.72 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.57/702.72 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.57x = 702.72 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.57x = 123,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,709.46/468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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