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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 471.82 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 471.82 and 177.80 is: 266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 471.82 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/471.82 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 471.82 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 83,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,889.60/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.30

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