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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.10, 706.59 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.10, 706.59 and 182.50 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.10 : 706.59 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.10/706.59 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.10x = 706.59 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.10x = 128,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,952.68/471.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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