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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.53, 710.13 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.53, 710.13 and 181.11 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.53 : 710.13 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.53/710.13 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.53x = 710.13 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.53x = 128,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,611.64/473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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