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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 710.91 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 710.91 and 181.49 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 710.91 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/710.91 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 710.91 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 129,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,019.50/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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