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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 475.97 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 475.97 and 180.36 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 475.97 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/475.97 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 475.97 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 85,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,845.95/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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