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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.45, 473.11 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.45, 473.11 and 178.76 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.45 : 473.11 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.45/473.11 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.45x = 473.11 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.45x = 84,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,573.14/315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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