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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 473.29 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 473.29 and 178.53 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 473.29 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/473.29 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 473.29 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 84,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,495.57/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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