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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.29, 476.55 and 180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.29, 476.55 and 180.61 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.29 : 476.55 = 180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.29/476.55 = 180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.29x = 476.55 × 180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.29x = 86,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,069.70/317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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