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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.21, 706.86 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.21, 706.86 and 182.67 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.21 : 706.86 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.21/706.86 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.21x = 706.86 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.21x = 129,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,122.12/471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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