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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.16 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.16 and 180.76 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.16 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.16 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.16 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 86,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,070.68/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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