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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 703.87 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 703.87 and 176.68 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 703.87 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/703.87 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 703.87 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 124,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,361.18/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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