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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.64, 473.37 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.64, 473.37 and 178.87 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.64 : 473.37 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.64/473.37 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.64x = 473.37 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.64x = 84,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,671.69/315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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