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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 703.44 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 703.44 and 176.51 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 703.44 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/703.44 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 703.44 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 124,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,163.31/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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