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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.38, 705.89 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.38, 705.89 and 178.14 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.38 : 705.89 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.38/705.89 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.38x = 705.89 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.38x = 125,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,747.24/470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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