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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 469.98 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 469.98 and 176.49 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 469.98 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/469.98 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 469.98 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 82,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,946.77/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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