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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 703.24 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 703.24 and 180.52 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 703.24 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/703.24 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 703.24 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 126,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,948.88/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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