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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.61, 477.78 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.61, 477.78 and 181.72 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.61 : 477.78 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.61/477.78 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.61x = 477.78 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.61x = 86,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,822.18/318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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