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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 708.02 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 708.02 and 179.55 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 708.02 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/708.02 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 708.02 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 127,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,124.77/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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