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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 475.45 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 475.45 and 180.38 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 475.45 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/475.45 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 475.45 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 85,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,761.67/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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