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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 702.99 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 702.99 and 176.16 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 702.99 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/702.99 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 702.99 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 123,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838.72/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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