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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.14, 706.62 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.14, 706.62 and 178.66 is: 267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.14 : 706.62 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.14/706.62 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.14x = 706.62 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.14x = 126,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,244.73/471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.96

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