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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 705.31 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 705.31 and 181.86 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 705.31 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/705.31 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 705.31 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 128,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,267.68/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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