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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.24, 708.30 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.24, 708.30 and 179.68 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.24 : 708.30 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.24/708.30 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.24x = 708.30 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.24x = 127,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,267.34/472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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