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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 706.44 and 178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 706.44 and 178.58 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 706.44 = 178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/706.44 = 178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 706.44 × 178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 126,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,156.06/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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