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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 710.52 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 710.52 and 181.13 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 710.52 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/710.52 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 710.52 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 128,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,697.76/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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