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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 470.04 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 470.04 and 176.39 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 470.04 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/470.04 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 470.04 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 82,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,910.36/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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