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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 705.40 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 705.40 and 177.87 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 705.40 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/705.40 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 705.40 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 125,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,469.50/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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