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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 477.12 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 477.12 and 181.28 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 477.12 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/477.12 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 477.12 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 86,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492.31/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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