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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 710.80 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 710.80 and 181.41 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 710.80 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/710.80 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 710.80 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 128,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,946.23/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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