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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.20, 475.58 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.20, 475.58 and 180.35 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.20 : 475.58 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.20/475.58 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.20x = 475.58 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.20x = 85,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770.85/317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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