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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.12 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.12 and 181.44 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.12 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.12 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.12 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 127,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,936.97/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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