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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.94, 470.07 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.94, 470.07 and 176.78 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.94 : 470.07 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.94/470.07 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.94x = 470.07 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.94x = 83,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,100.15/313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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