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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 708.47 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 708.47 and 179.77 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 708.47 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/708.47 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 708.47 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 127,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,360.75/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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