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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 703.26 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 703.26 and 176.36 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 703.26 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/703.26 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 703.26 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 124,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,023.42/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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