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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 704.24 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 704.24 and 177.04 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 704.24 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/704.24 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 704.24 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 124,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,678.65/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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