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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.49, 474.59 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.49, 474.59 and 179.50 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.49 : 474.59 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.49/474.59 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.49x = 474.59 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.49x = 85,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,189.83/316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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