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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.35, 705.93 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.35, 705.93 and 181.99 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.35 : 705.93 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.35/705.93 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.35x = 705.93 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.35x = 128,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,472.20/470.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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