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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.90 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.90 and 179.01 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.90 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.90 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.90 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 84,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,831.94/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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