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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 469.73 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 469.73 and 176.58 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 469.73 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/469.73 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 469.73 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 82,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,945.36/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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