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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 472.93 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 472.93 and 178.33 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 472.93 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/472.93 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 472.93 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 84,337.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,337.87/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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