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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 473.88 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 473.88 and 179.16 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 473.88 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/473.88 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 473.88 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 84,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900.34/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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