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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.64, 703.07 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.64, 703.07 and 176.14 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.64 : 703.07 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.64/703.07 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.64x = 703.07 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.64x = 123,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838.75/468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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