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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 474.88 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 474.88 and 179.60 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 474.88 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/474.88 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 474.88 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 85,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,288.45/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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