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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 476.08 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 476.08 and 180.50 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 476.08 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/476.08 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 476.08 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 85,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,929.61/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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