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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 476.72 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 476.72 and 180.82 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 476.72 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/476.72 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 476.72 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 86,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,200.51/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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