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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.06, 470.63 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.06, 470.63 and 176.90 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.06 : 470.63 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.06/470.63 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.06x = 470.63 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.06x = 83,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252.54/314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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