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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.97, 705.26 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.97, 705.26 and 181.41 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.97 : 705.26 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.97/705.26 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.97x = 705.26 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.97x = 127,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,938.00/469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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