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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.28, 706.56 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.28, 706.56 and 178.60 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.28 : 706.56 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.28/706.56 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.28x = 706.56 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.28x = 126,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,191.62/471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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