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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 708.24 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 708.24 and 179.58 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 708.24 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/708.24 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 708.24 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 127,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,185.74/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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