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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 472.16 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 472.16 and 178.04 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 472.16 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/472.16 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 472.16 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 84,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,063.37/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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