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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 475.60 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 475.60 and 180.10 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 475.60 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/475.60 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 475.60 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 85,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,655.56/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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