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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 706.04 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 706.04 and 178.34 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 706.04 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/706.04 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 706.04 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 125,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911.42/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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