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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.58, 477.81 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.58, 477.81 and 181.75 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.58 : 477.81 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.58/477.81 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.58x = 477.81 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.58x = 86,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,841.97/318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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