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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.47 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.47 and 176.25 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.47 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.47 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.47 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 82,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,744.09/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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