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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 470.40 and 176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 470.40 and 176.98 is: 265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 470.40 = 176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/470.40 = 176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 470.40 × 176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 83,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,251.39/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.28

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