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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 705.43 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 705.43 and 177.82 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 705.43 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/705.43 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 705.43 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 125,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,439.56/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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