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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 472.53 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 472.53 and 178.24 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 472.53 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/472.53 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 472.53 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 84,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,221.38/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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