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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.90, 704.42 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.90, 704.42 and 181.12 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.90 : 704.42 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.90/704.42 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.90x = 704.42 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.90x = 127,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,584.55/469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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