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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 470.67 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 470.67 and 176.41 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 470.67 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/470.67 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 470.67 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 83,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,030.89/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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