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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 702.68 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 702.68 and 180 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 702.68 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/702.68 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 702.68 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 126,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,481.50/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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