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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 473.90 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 473.90 and 179.15 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 473.90 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/473.90 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 473.90 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 84,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,895.92/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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