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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 476.28 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 476.28 and 180.72 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 476.28 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/476.28 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 476.28 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 86,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,073.32/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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