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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.81, 476.90 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.81, 476.90 and 181.01 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.81 : 476.90 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.81/476.90 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.81x = 476.90 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.81x = 86,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,323.67/317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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