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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 706.68 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 706.68 and 178.50 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 706.68 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/706.68 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 706.68 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 126,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,142.38/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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