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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.69, 703.37 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.69, 703.37 and 176.23 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.69 : 703.37 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.69/703.37 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.69x = 703.37 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.69x = 123,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,954.90/468.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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