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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 476.46 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 476.46 and 181.05 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 476.46 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/476.46 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 476.46 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 86,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,263.08/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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