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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.83, 475.44 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.83, 475.44 and 178.30 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.83 : 475.44 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.83/475.44 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.83x = 475.44 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.83x = 84,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770.69/316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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