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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.49, 474.62 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.49, 474.62 and 179.63 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.49 : 474.62 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.49/474.62 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.49x = 474.62 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.49x = 85,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,255.09/316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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