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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 473.75 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 473.75 and 178.90 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 473.75 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/473.75 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 473.75 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 84,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,754.32/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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