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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.73, 473.22 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.73, 473.22 and 178.87 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.73 : 473.22 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.73/473.22 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.73x = 473.22 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.73x = 84,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,644.86/315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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