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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 475.13 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 475.13 and 179.75 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 475.13 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/475.13 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 475.13 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 85,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,406.25/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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