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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 468.82 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 468.82 and 176.02 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 468.82 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/468.82 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 468.82 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 82,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,520.74/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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