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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.78, 704.21 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.78, 704.21 and 177.20 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.78 : 704.21 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.78/704.21 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.78x = 704.21 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.78x = 124,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,786.01/469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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