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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.93, 704.75 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.93, 704.75 and 181.30 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.93 : 704.75 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.93/704.75 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.93x = 704.75 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.93x = 127,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,767.65/469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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