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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 708.12 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 708.12 and 179.60 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 708.12 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/708.12 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 708.12 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 127,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,178.35/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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