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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 475.02 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 475.02 and 179.76 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 475.02 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/475.02 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 475.02 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 85,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,389.60/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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