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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.01, 705.21 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.01, 705.21 and 181.38 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.01 : 705.21 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.01/705.21 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.01x = 705.21 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.01x = 127,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,910.99/470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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