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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.57, 705.87 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.57, 705.87 and 178.07 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.57 : 705.87 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.57/705.87 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.57x = 705.87 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.57x = 125,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,690.74/470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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