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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 474.74 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 474.74 and 179.86 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 474.74 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/474.74 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 474.74 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 85,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,386.74/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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