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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 706.65 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 706.65 and 178.48 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 706.65 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/706.65 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 706.65 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 126,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,120.02/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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