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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 474.57 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 474.57 and 179.52 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 474.57 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/474.57 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 474.57 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 85,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,194.81/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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