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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 477.21 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 477.21 and 181.56 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 477.21 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/477.21 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 477.21 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 86,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,642.25/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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