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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.96, 472.50 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.96, 472.50 and 178.88 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.96 : 472.50 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.96/472.50 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.96x = 472.50 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.96x = 84,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520.80/314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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