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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 470.43 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 470.43 and 176.70 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 470.43 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/470.43 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 470.43 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 83,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124.98/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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