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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 470.09 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 470.09 and 176.43 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 470.09 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/470.09 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 470.09 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 82,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,937.98/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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