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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 711.30 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 711.30 and 181.69 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 711.30 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/711.30 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 711.30 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 129,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,236.10/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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