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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 474.47 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 474.47 and 179.36 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 474.47 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/474.47 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 474.47 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 85,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,100.94/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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