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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 704.10 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 704.10 and 176.70 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 704.10 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/704.10 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 704.10 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 124,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,414.47/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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