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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 706.80 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 706.80 and 178.64 is: 267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 706.80 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/706.80 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 706.80 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 126,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,262.75/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.98

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