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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 477.51 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 477.51 and 181.31 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 477.51 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/477.51 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 477.51 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 86,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,577.34/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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