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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 472.97 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 472.97 and 178.67 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 472.97 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/472.97 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 472.97 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 84,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,507.18/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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