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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 472.92 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 472.92 and 178.50 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 472.92 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/472.92 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 472.92 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 84,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,416.22/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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