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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 475.88 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 475.88 and 180.18 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 475.88 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/475.88 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 475.88 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 85,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,743.16/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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