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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.47, 708.75 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.47, 708.75 and 179.97 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.47 : 708.75 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.47/708.75 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.47x = 708.75 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.47x = 127,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,553.74/472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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