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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 706.05 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 706.05 and 178.11 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 706.05 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/706.05 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 706.05 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 125,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,754.57/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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