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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 710.94 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 710.94 and 181.32 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 710.94 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/710.94 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 710.94 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 128,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,906.96/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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