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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 708.06 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 708.06 and 179.58 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 708.06 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/708.06 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 708.06 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 127,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,151.10/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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