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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 469.96 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 469.96 and 176.74 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 469.96 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/469.96 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 469.96 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 83,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,059.11/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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