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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.74 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.74 and 180.51 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.74 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.74 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.74 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 85,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,875.83/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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