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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.55, 706.02 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.55, 706.02 and 182.19 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.55 : 706.02 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.55/706.02 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.55x = 706.02 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.55x = 128,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,629.78/470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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