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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 709.54 and 180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 709.54 and 180.67 is: 270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 709.54 = 180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/709.54 = 180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 709.54 × 180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 128,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,192.59/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.92

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