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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 467.07 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 467.07 and 181.59 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 467.07 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/467.07 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 467.07 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 84,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,815.24/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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