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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 470.04 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 470.04 and 176.67 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 470.04 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/470.04 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 470.04 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 83,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,041.97/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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