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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.13, 706.96 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.13, 706.96 and 178.83 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.13 : 706.96 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.13/706.96 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.13x = 706.96 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.13x = 126,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,425.21/471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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