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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 704.56 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 704.56 and 177.29 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 704.56 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/704.56 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 704.56 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 124,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,910.78/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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