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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 473.52 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 473.52 and 175.06 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 473.52 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/473.52 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 473.52 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 82,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,894.41/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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