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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.65 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.65 and 180.24 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.65 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.65 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.65 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 85,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731.16/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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