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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.09, 705.11 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.09, 705.11 and 181.50 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.09 : 705.11 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.09/705.11 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.09x = 705.11 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.09x = 127,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,976.56/470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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