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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.74, 706.29 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.74, 706.29 and 182.11 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.74 : 706.29 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.74/706.29 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.74x = 706.29 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.74x = 128,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,622.47/470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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