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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 474.08 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 474.08 and 179.35 is: 268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 474.08 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/474.08 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 474.08 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 85,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023.67/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.89

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