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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 475.84 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 475.84 and 180.21 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 475.84 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/475.84 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 475.84 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 85,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,751.13/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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