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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 703.29 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 703.29 and 180.11 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 703.29 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/703.29 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 703.29 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 126,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,666.05/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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