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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 475.91 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 475.91 and 180.99 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 475.91 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/475.91 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 475.91 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 86,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,134.72/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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