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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 478.05 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 478.05 and 181.61 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 478.05 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/478.05 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 478.05 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 86,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,818.66/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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