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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 708.41 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 708.41 and 179.91 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 708.41 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/708.41 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 708.41 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 127,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,449.14/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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