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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 703.34 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 703.34 and 176.61 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 703.34 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/703.34 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 703.34 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 124,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,215.99/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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