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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 703.66 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 703.66 and 180.57 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 703.66 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/703.66 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 703.66 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 127,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,059.89/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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