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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 470.06 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 470.06 and 176.81 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 470.06 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/470.06 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 470.06 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 83,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109.40/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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