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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 473.57 and 178.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 473.57 and 178.78 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 473.57 = 178.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/473.57 = 178.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 473.57 × 178.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 84,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,661.58/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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