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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 476.37 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 476.37 and 180.78 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 476.37 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/476.37 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 476.37 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 86,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,118.17/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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