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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 704.21 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 704.21 and 176.72 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 704.21 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/704.21 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 704.21 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 124,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,443.59/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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