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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.77, 710.54 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.77, 710.54 and 181.16 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.77 : 710.54 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.77/710.54 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.77x = 710.54 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.77x = 128,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,722.31/473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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