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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.16 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.16 and 180.54 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.16 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.16 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.16 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 85,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,965.93/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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