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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 706.56 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 706.56 and 182.52 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 706.56 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/706.56 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 706.56 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 128,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,961.33/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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