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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 474.17 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 474.17 and 179.36 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 474.17 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/474.17 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 474.17 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 85,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043.86/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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