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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 705.20 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 705.20 and 181.48 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 705.20 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/705.20 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 705.20 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 127,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,979.70/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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