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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.13, 470.84 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.13, 470.84 and 176.97 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.13 : 470.84 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.13/470.84 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.13x = 470.84 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.13x = 83,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323.67/314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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