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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 472.98 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 472.98 and 178.74 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 472.98 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/472.98 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 472.98 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 84,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,540.45/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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