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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 470.73 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 470.73 and 176.88 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 470.73 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/470.73 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 470.73 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 83,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,262.72/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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