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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 473.33 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 473.33 and 178.63 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 473.33 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/473.33 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 473.33 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 84,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,550.20/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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