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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.83, 703.55 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.83, 703.55 and 176.33 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.83 : 703.55 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.83/703.55 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.83x = 703.55 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.83x = 124,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,059.17/468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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