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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.44 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.44 and 176.58 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.44 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.44 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.44 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 124,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,213.44/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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