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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 703.54 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 703.54 and 176.65 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 703.54 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/703.54 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 703.54 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 124,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,281.00/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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