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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 472.64 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 472.64 and 178.25 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 472.64 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/472.64 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 472.64 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 84,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,244.83/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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