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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 475.32 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 475.32 and 180.04 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 475.32 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/475.32 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 475.32 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 85,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,576.61/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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