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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 477.58 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 477.58 and 181.53 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 477.58 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/477.58 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 477.58 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 86,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,695.10/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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