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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 706.14 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 706.14 and 178.11 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 706.14 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/706.14 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 706.14 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 125,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,770.60/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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