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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 705.61 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 705.61 and 178.01 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 705.61 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/705.61 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 705.61 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 125,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,606.96/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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