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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.68, 703.11 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.68, 703.11 and 180.09 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.68 : 703.11 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.68/703.11 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.68x = 703.11 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.68x = 126,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,625.72/468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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