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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 477.77 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 477.77 and 181.60 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 477.77 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/477.77 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 477.77 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 86,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,760.93/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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