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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.98, 706.53 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.98, 706.53 and 178.66 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.98 : 706.53 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.98/706.53 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.98x = 706.53 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.98x = 126,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,228.65/470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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