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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 473.76 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 473.76 and 179.24 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 473.76 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/473.76 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 473.76 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 84,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,916.74/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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