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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 471.47 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 471.47 and 175.97 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 471.47 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/471.47 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 471.47 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 82,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,964.58/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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