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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.73, 474.72 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.73, 474.72 and 179.87 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.73 : 474.72 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.73/474.72 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.73x = 474.72 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.73x = 85,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,387.89/316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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