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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 710.96 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 710.96 and 181.44 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 710.96 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/710.96 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 710.96 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 128,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,996.58/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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