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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 468.94 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 468.94 and 176.04 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 468.94 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/468.94 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 468.94 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 82,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552.20/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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