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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 707.74 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 707.74 and 179.53 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 707.74 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/707.74 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 707.74 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 127,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,060.56/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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