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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 477.59 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 477.59 and 181.79 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 477.59 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/477.59 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 477.59 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 86,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,817.79/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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