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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 475.36 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 475.36 and 180.06 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 475.36 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/475.36 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 475.36 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 85,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,593.32/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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