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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.32, 705.60 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.32, 705.60 and 181.78 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.32 : 705.60 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.32/705.60 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.32x = 705.60 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.32x = 128,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,263.97/470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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