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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 478.14 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 478.14 and 181.74 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 478.14 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/478.14 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 478.14 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 86,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,896.02/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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