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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.47, 710.28 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.47, 710.28 and 181.10 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.47 : 710.28 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.47/710.28 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.47x = 710.28 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.47x = 128,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,633.48/473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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