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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.31, 476.15 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.31, 476.15 and 180.51 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.31 : 476.15 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.31/476.15 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.31x = 476.15 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.31x = 85,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,948.93/317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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