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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 708.39 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 708.39 and 179.84 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 708.39 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/708.39 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 708.39 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 127,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,393.32/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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