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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.95, 706.44 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.95, 706.44 and 178.42 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.95 : 706.44 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.95/706.44 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.95x = 706.44 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.95x = 126,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,039.49/470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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