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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 704.96 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 704.96 and 177.50 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 704.96 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/704.96 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 704.96 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 125,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,130.40/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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