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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 474.21 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 474.21 and 178.98 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 474.21 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/474.21 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 474.21 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 84,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,874.11/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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