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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 474.51 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 474.51 and 179.48 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 474.51 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/474.51 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 474.51 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 85,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,165.05/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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