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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 476.88 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 476.88 and 180.84 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 476.88 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/476.88 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 476.88 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 86,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,238.98/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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