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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.13, 705.53 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.13, 705.53 and 181.63 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.13 : 705.53 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.13/705.53 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.13x = 705.53 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.13x = 128,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,145.41/470.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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