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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 705.72 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 705.72 and 178.02 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 705.72 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/705.72 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 705.72 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 125,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,632.27/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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