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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 702.90 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 702.90 and 180.56 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 702.90 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/702.90 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 702.90 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 126,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,915.62/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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