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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.93, 703.34 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.93, 703.34 and 176.37 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.93 : 703.34 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.93/703.34 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.93x = 703.34 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.93x = 124,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,045.22/468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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