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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 474.96 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 474.96 and 180.06 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 474.96 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/474.96 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 474.96 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 85,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,521.30/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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