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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 710.57 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 710.57 and 181.04 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 710.57 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/710.57 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 710.57 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 128,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,642.31/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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