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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.78, 704.61 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.78, 704.61 and 177.21 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.78 : 704.61 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.78/704.61 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.78x = 704.61 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.78x = 124,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,863.94/469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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