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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 704.43 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 704.43 and 181.26 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 704.43 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/704.43 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 704.43 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 127,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,684.98/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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