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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 706.53 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 706.53 and 178.44 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 706.53 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/706.53 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 706.53 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 126,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,075.21/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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