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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 473.13 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 473.13 and 178.70 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 473.13 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/473.13 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 473.13 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 84,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,545.97/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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