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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 475.35 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 475.35 and 179.92 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 475.35 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/475.35 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 475.35 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 85,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,524.97/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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