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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 466.97 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 466.97 and 181.17 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 466.97 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/466.97 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 466.97 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 84,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,600.05/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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