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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.48 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.48 and 178 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.48 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.48 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.48 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 84,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,101.44/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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