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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.50 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.50 and 176.76 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.50 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.50 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.50 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 83,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,165.58/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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