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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 710.88 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 710.88 and 181.61 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 710.88 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/710.88 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 710.88 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 129,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,102.92/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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