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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.82 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.82 and 179.04 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.82 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.82 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.82 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 84,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,832.73/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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