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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.53, 467.70 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.53, 467.70 and 181.66 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.53 : 467.70 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.53/467.70 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.53x = 467.70 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.53x = 84,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962.38/311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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