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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.52 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.52 and 177.28 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.52 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.52 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.52 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 124,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,897.31/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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