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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 703.06 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 703.06 and 180.17 is: 270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 703.06 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/703.06 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 703.06 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 126,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,670.32/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.20

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