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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.51, 469.92 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.51, 469.92 and 176.52 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.51 : 469.92 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.51/469.92 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.51x = 469.92 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.51x = 82,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,949.54/313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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