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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 473.86 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 473.86 and 179.30 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 473.86 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/473.86 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 473.86 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 84,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,963.10/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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