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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 467.06 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 467.06 and 181.58 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 467.06 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/467.06 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 467.06 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 84,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,805.51/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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