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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 710.64 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 710.64 and 181.50 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 710.64 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/710.64 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 710.64 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 128,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,981.16/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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