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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 472.09 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 472.09 and 176.26 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 472.09 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/472.09 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 472.09 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 83,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210.58/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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