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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.62, 702.95 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.62, 702.95 and 176.09 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.62 : 702.95 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.62/702.95 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.62x = 702.95 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.62x = 123,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,783.34/468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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