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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 707.62 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 707.62 and 179.18 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 707.62 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/707.62 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 707.62 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 126,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,791.35/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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