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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.57, 476.77 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.57, 476.77 and 181.41 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.57 : 476.77 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.57/476.77 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.57x = 476.77 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.57x = 86,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,488.94/318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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