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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.38 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.38 and 180.24 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.38 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.38 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.38 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 85,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,682.49/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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