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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.57, 706.95 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.57, 706.95 and 178.90 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.57 : 706.95 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.57/706.95 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.57x = 706.95 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.57x = 126,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,475.06/471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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