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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 476.46 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 476.46 and 181.04 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 476.46 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/476.46 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 476.46 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 86,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,255.94/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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