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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 475.40 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 475.40 and 180.01 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 475.40 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/475.40 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 475.40 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 85,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,576.75/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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