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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 708 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 708 and 179.54 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 708 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/708 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 708 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 127,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,110.78/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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