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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 703.47 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 703.47 and 176.51 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 703.47 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/703.47 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 703.47 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 124,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,165.97/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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