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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 703.88 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 703.88 and 176.77 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 703.88 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/703.88 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 703.88 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 124,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,424.87/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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