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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 703.87 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 703.87 and 180.75 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 703.87 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/703.87 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 703.87 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 127,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,224.05/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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