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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.37 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.37 and 181.75 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.37 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.37 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.37 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 128,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,201.00/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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