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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.71, 704.66 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.71, 704.66 and 181.13 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.71 : 704.66 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.71/704.66 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.71x = 704.66 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.71x = 127,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,630.64/469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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