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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 708.54 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 708.54 and 179.82 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 708.54 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/708.54 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 708.54 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 127,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,409.66/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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