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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 704.52 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 704.52 and 181.20 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 704.52 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/704.52 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 704.52 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 127,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,659.02/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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