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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 472.66 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 472.66 and 178.44 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 472.66 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/472.66 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 472.66 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 84,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,341.45/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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