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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.51, 708.86 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.51, 708.86 and 180.10 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.51 : 708.86 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.51/708.86 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.51x = 708.86 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.51x = 127,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,664.36/472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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