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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 706.16 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 706.16 and 182.16 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 706.16 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/706.16 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 706.16 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 128,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,634.11/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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