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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 703.56 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 703.56 and 180.52 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 703.56 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/703.56 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 703.56 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 127,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,006.65/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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