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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 704.46 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 704.46 and 181.34 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 704.46 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/704.46 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 704.46 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 127,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,746.78/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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