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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 475.92 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 475.92 and 180.50 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 475.92 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/475.92 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 475.92 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 85,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,903.56/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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