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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 475.59 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 475.59 and 180.15 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 475.59 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/475.59 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 475.59 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 85,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,677.54/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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