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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 705.51 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 705.51 and 177.75 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 705.51 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/705.51 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 705.51 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 125,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,404.40/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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