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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.75, 703.24 and 180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.75, 703.24 and 180.19 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.75 : 703.24 = 180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.75/703.24 = 180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.75x = 703.24 × 180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.75x = 126,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716.82/468.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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