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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 472.71 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 472.71 and 176.02 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 472.71 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/472.71 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 472.71 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 83,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,208.06/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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