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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.68 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.68 and 178.24 is: 267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.68 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.68 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.68 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 84,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,250.48/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.43

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