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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.21, 708.36 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.21, 708.36 and 183.67 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.21 : 708.36 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.21/708.36 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.21x = 708.36 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.21x = 130,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,104.48/472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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