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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 476.31 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 476.31 and 180.75 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 476.31 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/476.31 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 476.31 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 86,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,093.03/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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