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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 473.82 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 473.82 and 179.29 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 473.82 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/473.82 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 473.82 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 84,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,951.19/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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