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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.81, 705.83 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.81, 705.83 and 178.15 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 705.83 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/705.83 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 705.83 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 125,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,742.30/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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