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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 710.54 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 710.54 and 181.48 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 710.54 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/710.54 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 710.54 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 128,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,944.34/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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