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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 474.18 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 474.18 and 179.02 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 474.18 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/474.18 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 474.18 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 84,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,885.33/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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