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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 706.37 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 706.37 and 178.45 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 706.37 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/706.37 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 706.37 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 126,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,054.05/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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