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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.03, 470.59 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.03, 470.59 and 176.89 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.03 : 470.59 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.03/470.59 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.03x = 470.59 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.03x = 83,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,242.67/314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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