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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 476.74 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 476.74 and 180.73 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 476.74 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/476.74 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 476.74 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 86,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,161.22/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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