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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 707.45 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 707.45 and 179.16 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 707.45 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/707.45 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 707.45 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 126,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,747.19/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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