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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 706.19 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 706.19 and 178.50 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 706.19 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/706.19 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 706.19 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 126,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,050.94/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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