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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 706.49 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 706.49 and 178.68 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 706.49 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/706.49 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 706.49 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 126,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,234.74/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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