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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 702.93 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 702.93 and 180.14 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 702.93 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/702.93 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 702.93 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 126,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,625.81/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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