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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 475.23 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 475.23 and 179.76 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 475.23 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/475.23 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 475.23 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 85,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,426.45/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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