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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.33, 476.04 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.33, 476.04 and 180.54 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.33 : 476.04 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.33/476.04 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.33x = 476.04 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.33x = 85,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,944.26/317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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