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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.13, 473.49 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.13, 473.49 and 178.88 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 473.49 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/473.49 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 473.49 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 84,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,695.52/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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