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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.76 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.76 and 178.74 is: 268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.76 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.76 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.76 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 84,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,679.86/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.14

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