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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 475.56 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 475.56 and 180.24 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 475.56 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/475.56 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 475.56 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 85,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,714.93/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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