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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 473.58 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 473.58 and 179.19 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 473.58 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/473.58 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 473.58 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 84,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,860.80/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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