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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 470.51 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 470.51 and 176.68 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 470.51 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/470.51 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 470.51 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 83,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,129.71/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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