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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 473.91 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 473.91 and 179.23 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 473.91 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/473.91 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 473.91 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 84,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,938.89/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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