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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 473.07 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 473.07 and 178.20 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 473.07 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/473.07 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 473.07 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 84,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301.07/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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