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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 473.01 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 473.01 and 178.54 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 473.01 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/473.01 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 473.01 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 84,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,451.21/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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