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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.84, 703.38 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.84, 703.38 and 176.36 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.84 : 703.38 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.84/703.38 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.84x = 703.38 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.84x = 124,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,048.10/468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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