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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.20, 710.12 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.20, 710.12 and 180.72 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.20 : 710.12 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.20/710.12 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.20x = 710.12 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.20x = 128,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,332.89/473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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