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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.45 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.45 and 179.75 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.45 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.45 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.45 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 85,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,280.02/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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