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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 478.08 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 478.08 and 181.73 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 478.08 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/478.08 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 478.08 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 86,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,881.48/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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