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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 706.06 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 706.06 and 182.36 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 706.06 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/706.06 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 706.06 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 128,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,757.10/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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