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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.55, 705.69 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.55, 705.69 and 181.92 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.55 : 705.69 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.55/705.69 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.55x = 705.69 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.55x = 128,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,379.12/470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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