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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.74, 476.24 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.74, 476.24 and 180.86 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.74 : 476.24 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.74/476.24 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.74x = 476.24 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.74x = 86,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,132.77/317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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