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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 706.73 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 706.73 and 178.72 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 706.73 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/706.73 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 706.73 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 126,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,303.25/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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