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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.75 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.75 and 176.48 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.75 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.75 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.75 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 82,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,900.78/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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