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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 703.14 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 703.14 and 176.44 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 703.14 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/703.14 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 703.14 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 124,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,062.02/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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