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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.95, 472.62 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.95, 472.62 and 178.09 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.95 : 472.62 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.95/472.62 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.95x = 472.62 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.95x = 84,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,168.90/314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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