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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.53, 706.10 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.53, 706.10 and 181.97 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.53 : 706.10 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.53/706.10 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.53x = 706.10 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.53x = 128,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,488.25/470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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